Pillar: Economic Participation
425 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Faridkot. 48% of jobs overall are self-employment, better than the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 28% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Faridkot, which ranks 23 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 19.9%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 24,982 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Faridkot are in the Faridkot district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Faridkot youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.